Hello and thank you for buying this book called 'Martial Arts - The lethal combination of ancient fighting skills...’.

When most people hear the phrase martial arts, they usually think of those of the Far East, and it is true that most of the ancient martial arts that people have heard of did originate there. However, most countries also developed fighting skills may centuries ago. For example, boxing and wrestling featured in the Olympic Games in Greece thousands of years ago.

However, there are also more modern recognised martial arts like French kick-boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Korean Tae Kwando and Japanese Aikido. If you search online for 'x martial art', where X is your target country, you will discover more.

So far, we have only mentioned physical martial arts. There are also others like archery and javelin throwing. In other words, most people's understanding on the phrase 'martial arts' is too limited. One should think of 'martial' as war(fare) and 'arts' as skills or methods. It opens up the scope of the words.

Embark on a captivating exploration of martial arts as we delve into its history, philosophy, techniques, cultural impact, and real-world relevance. Whether you're a practitioner, enthusiast, or curious mind, this booklet will immerse you in the world of discipline, honour, and the art of self-mastery.

The information in this ebook on various aspects of martial arts both Eastern and Western is organised into 20 chapters of about 500-600 words each.

I hope that it will interest those who are keen on foreign and domestic martial arts.

As an added bonus, I am granting you permission to use the content on your own website or in your own blogs and newsletter, although it is better if you rewrite them in your own words first.

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Thanks again for purchasing this book,

Regards,

Owen Jones